--- title: "Scope 3: Importing consumption data" description: Consumption data can be uploaded via a CSV template. --- [Skip to content](https://helpdesk.verso.de/en/climate-hub/en/scope-3-importing-consumption-data#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://helpdesk.verso.de/en/climate-hub/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![VERSO\_Logo-1.png\]](https://helpdesk.verso.de/hs-fs/hubfs/Globale%20Design-Elemente/VERSO_Logo-1.png?height=50&name=VERSO_Logo-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://helpdesk.verso.de/en/climate-hub/kb-tickets/new) - [Visit VERSO](https://verso.de/en/climate-hub/) [Visit VERSO](https://verso.de/en/climate-hub/) Hello, how can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Climate Hub](https://helpdesk.verso.de/en/climate-hub?hsLang=en) 2. 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The predefined selection options from the Climate Hub must be used for the “Unit”, “Precision” and “Status” fields, otherwise an error message will appear when uploading:  | Input field | Unit | Precision | Status | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Possible answers | kWh, MWh, Wh, GWh MJ, GJ, TJ g, kg, t short-ton, shot-ton-mi lb m, km, ft mi, nmi, pmi, tmi ml, Liter m2, km2, ft2, m3 ha TEU-m, TEU-km, TEU-ft, TEU-mi, TEU-nmi pkm, tkm scf gal bbl Nights, Number, Percentage €, $ | Document / Measurement Extrapolation Cost based Estimate | Not Relevant Relevant Review Done | An example of a completed CSV file is shown below: | Kind | Input | Unit | Factor | Factor unit | Precision | Source | Comment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ink cartridges | 50 | kg | 0.04 | kg | Estimate | Relevant | | | Wood-free paper | 20 | kg | 0.02 | kg | Document / Measurement | Relevant | | | Wrapping paper | 800 | g | 0.05 | kg | Cost based | Relevant | Easter presents employees | | Printer paper | 5 | kg | 0.08 | kg | Extrapolation | Relevant | | After entering the data, the file can be uploaded again using the upload button. 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